GRE Word List

ENIGMA

something hard to understand or explain

The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.

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WordMeaning
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
overweeningarrogant
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office